About the position
The General Manager at Florida Automotive Group is responsible for overseeing the operations and profitability of all dealership departments. This role involves staffing, hiring, training, and setting sales quotas while ensuring high morale among managers and employees. The GM plays a crucial role in shaping the work environment, developing managers, and maintaining customer satisfaction above market standards.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations of the dealership and ensure sustainability of dealership profitability
- Strategize with sales managers to plan and implement objectives for achieving sales and gross profits
- Possess a high passion for customer retention and CSI above market standards and zone averages
- Be ethical and transparent in leading all operations
- Attract, develop and maintain key talent through exceptional leadership skills
- Create a positive and legally compliant working environment and sales culture
- Manage department managers through coaching and guidance practices
- Coordinate with the business office to ensure records and analysis are accurate
Requirements
- 5 years of automotive sales management experience
- 5 years or more of dealership general manager experience with a proven track record
- Working knowledge of automotive systems such as DealerSocket, Automate, Elead, Homenet, Dealer.com preferred
- Ability to manage and lead people
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Ability to create and promote a safe and positive working climate for employees
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with automotive systems like DealerSocket, Automate, Elead, Homenet, Dealer.com
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
- Monthly bonus
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
